Girl · #12,274 in 2026

Nakaila

Name: Popularity of the name Nakaila in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nakaila, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,274

Peak Rank

#10,128 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2010

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#10128

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakaila

Nakaila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 10 Nakailas were born — ranking #10,128 that year. As of 2026, Nakaila ranks #12,274 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 73 Nakailas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nakaila

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nakaila is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakaila

What does the name Nakaila mean?

Nakaila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakaila in 2026?

In 2026, Nakaila ranks #12,274 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakaila most popular?

Nakaila reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #10,128 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Nakaila a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nakaila is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nakaila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakaila include Ibis, Aleicia, Rayza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakaila

Nakaila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Nakaila's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #10,128. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakaila's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.